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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The funeral that Rosacoke is going to is that of ____________________.
(a) A neighbor.
(b) A childhood friend.
(c) A second cousin.
(d) A teacher.

2. What does Rosacoke do after the funeral?
(a) Waits for Wesley.
(b) Calls a cab.
(c) Gets a ride with a friend.
(d) Begins to walk home.

3. Why does Willie Duke make a stir when she returns home?
(a) She is wearing a micro mini skirt.
(b) She has a platinum beehive hairstyle.
(c) She arrives in the private plane of her new fiance.
(d) She has a baby with her.

4. Why does Rosacoke resist Wesley's romantic advances?
(a) It is against her religion.
(b) He smells bad.
(c) He has never declared love for her.
(d) He has hurt her feelings.

5. On whose motorcycle is Rosacoke riding as the story begins?
(a) Turner's.
(b) Wesley's.
(c) James'.
(d) Clay's.

6. How does Wesley reply to Rosacoke's question about their relationship?
(a) He is not ready for a relationship.
(b) He has found someone new.
(c) Maybe they can talk when he comes home.
(d) He is in love with her.

7. Today is the day of the Delight Baptist Church _______________.
(a) Fall Festival.
(b) Ice cream social.
(c) Picnic.
(d) Sunday supper.

8. In what decade does A LONG AND HAPPY LIFE take place?
(a) 1970s.
(b) 1960s.
(c) 1940s.
(d) 1950s.

9. When was the last time Rosacoke saw Mildred?
(a) A couple years ago.
(b) Last Thanksgiving.
(c) Last winter.
(d) Last week.

10. Where does Wally want to take Rosacoke?
(a) Softball game.
(b) Diner.
(c) Drive-in movie.
(d) Church picnic.

11. Why is Sissie especially uncomfortable in the heat?
(a) She has allergies.
(b) She has the flu.
(c) She is pregnant.
(d) She has a cast on her leg.

12. Where is Rosacoke going as the story begins?
(a) School.
(b) Funeral.
(c) Wedding.
(d) Grocery.

13. What does Rosacoke think Wesley has grown accustomed to during his service in the Navy?
(a) Loose women.
(b) Taking orders.
(c) Swearing.
(d) Bad food.

14. What is the name of this novel?
(a) A Long and Happy Life.
(b) To Kill a Mockingbird.
(c) The Red Badge of Courage.
(d) Oliver Twist.

15. What is one of the things that Rosacoke mentions in her letter to Wesley?
(a) Her mother's illness.
(b) The rain.
(c) Her new job.
(d) The heat.

Short Answer Questions

1. With who did Rosacoke used to play in Mr. Isaac's woods?

2. Who do Rosacoke and Wesley join at the picnic?

3. What does Rosacoke want to know when she sends another letter?

4. Where does Wesley wait for Rosacoke while she attends the funeral?

5. Why is Rosacoke annoyed with Wesley at the picnic?

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